The Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties has an opening for a full time (40 hours per week) Public Health Nurse - School Nurse. This position will be located at Martin County Human Services in Fairmont, MN. Office Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday; flexible work hours can often be accommodated to balance family and personal life.

Join our Family Health Unit providing school nursing services to students and families enrolled at Arise Academy and Granada Huntley East Chain School District. Work in collaboration with the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator in administering and coordinating Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) activities. Respond to infectious disease situations within Faribault & Martin Counties, such as COVID-19 and Tuberculosis outbreaks. Provide the Women, Infant, Children (WIC) program to eligible residents in Faribault & Martin Counties.

Come join the public service team at Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties! You will be a part of skilled, caring and knowledgeable health and human services professionals whose talents and contributions promote, strengthen and protect individuals, families and communities in Faribault and Martin Counties every day!

The HSFMC comprehensive benefit package includes medical insurance, dental, vision, accident, and critical care insurance, retirement plan, employer paid life insurance, health savings account, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, tax deferred compensation, generous paid leave policy, and 10 paid holidays each year. Employees are eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Faribault & Martin Counties are mostly rural/agricultural. Our small-town values make this an ideal place for raising families yet we are only two hours from the Twin Cities and all it has to offer.

Embracing respect and integrity, Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties responds to the needs of all community members and provides health and human services in a dignified and meaningful manner. Through a partnership with those we serve, we strive to improve their current situations and help them live their best life.

For information on how to apply, see Examination Process section below.

• Assesses client's need and the level of service required and coordinates service providers.
• Provides direct skilled nursing service to clients as recommended by physician.
• Uncovers health problems through observation, interviews and analysis of records and initiates appropriate action.
• Teaches the client basic principles of healthful living applying information from related fields such as nutrition, dental hygiene, safety, etc.
• Teaches and supervises family members and auxiliary nursing personnel proper nursing and physical therapy care of the client as directed by physicians.
• Communicates/consults with the physician, nursing team, home health aides, social worker, and other involved caregivers to coordinate health care plans to meet client needs.
• Performs diagnostic tests as authorized and interprets the findings to client and/or families.
• Instructs caregivers to recognize early signs of disease and deviations from normal health patterns.
• Assists client in obtaining medical supplies and establishes appropriate client service fees.
• Maintains case file documentation.
• Provides school health services to assigned schools.
• Provides input in program planning, the development of agency goals and the evaluation of the agency's programs and policies.
• Participates on pre-admission screening teams, community child protection teams, etc.
• Encourages community development by initiating or participating in action to address specific community needs.
• Represents the Public Health Department by addressing various public and private organizations, community groups, and members of the general public concerning policies, programs, responsibilities and activities to inform and elicit community support.
• May be assigned to work in specific public health program areas, such as WIC, MCH, EPS, etc.
• Provide in-service education to personal care attendants, home health aides, and housekeeping personnel.
• May supervise and evaluate personal care attendants, home health aides, and housekeepers.

Minimum Qualifications
Certification as a public health nurse in Minnesota and current licensure as a registered nurse in Minnesota.

Preferred Qualifications
Certification as a public health nurse in Minnesota and current licensure as a registered nurse in Minnesota. Ability to obtain School Nursing License from Minnesota Department of Education.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly valued.

The examination will consist of a rating of training and experience based on the information you provide in your application and your responses to the supplemental questions included in the application process. You must read the questions carefully, answer truthfully, and include any experience claimed in your answers to the supplemental questions in the "work experience" section of your application. Any experience claimed in your answers to the supplemental questions but not included in the Work Experience section of you application will not be credited. You will be asked to verify your degree with official transcripts upon hire.

Once your application has been submitted changes cannot be made. If you have a change in location availability or your contact information changes please email dhs.merit.system@state.mn.us with the new information and include your applicant ID.

PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY:

If you are certified as a Public Health Nurse in Minnesota and possess current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota, submit an application here: 558-OC - Public Health Nurse